Janet Wojcik

Janet R. Wojcik, Ph.D., FACSM, serves as Professor and Program Director in the Exercise Science program at Winthrop University's College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences. Holding a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech, M.S. in Physical Education from Canisius College, and B.S. in Sport and Exercise Studies from SUNY Buffalo, she leads academic programming in the Department of Physical Education, Sport, and Human Performance.

Her research examines exercise physiology across special populations, with emphasis on:

• Physical activity interventions for aging demographics
• Policy development for active transportation infrastructure
• Environmental and systemic barriers to physical activity
• Worksite wellness program efficacy

No recent publications were available in this source profile. Her extensive publication record otherwise focuses on physical activity promotion through environmental and policy interventions.

Awards and leadership roles include:

• Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
• ACSM American Fitness Index Advisory Committee
• Leadership Team: ACSM Built Environment Special Interest Group
• Wholespire York County Leadership Team
• Bike/Ped Coalition of York County

As Program Director, she oversees Exercise Science program accreditation (CAAHEP), mentors undergraduate researchers, and conducts site evaluations for allied health programs. Her community engagement focuses on active transportation advocacy and food access initiatives.